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Healthcare · Updated Aug 2026

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

JVS 2.0.0-phase4b
AI Exposure
62/100
High

How much of this occupation’s work can be materially affected by current AI systems.

Replacement Risk
53/100
Moderate

How likely exposure is to translate into reduced human demand.

Includes provisional estimates for AI adoption pressure and labour-market resilience. How this is measured

Evidence quality
Confidence80/100
Task coverage80%

Confidence reflects task coverage, mapping and capability-evidence quality, and how much of the score rests on provisional inputs.

Task-level evidence

What is driving the score?

Occupation scores are built from the task mix—not a single prediction about a job title.

JVS 2.0.0-phase4b
TaskImportanceAI impactExposure
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.High
69
Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.High
67
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.High
58
Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.High
57
Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.High
68
Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.High
66
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.High
50
Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.High
72
Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.High
69
Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.High
55
Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.High
66
Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.High
57
Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.High
69
Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.Medium
68
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.High
69
Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.High
65
Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.High
58
Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.High
50
Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.Medium
68
Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.High
40
Most exposed

Where AI can do more

Routine, digitized, and highly repeatable tasks face the greatest pressure.

  1. Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.72
  2. Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.69
  3. Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.69
  4. Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.69
Hardest to automate

Where people still matter

These tasks score lowest on automation feasibility—physical presence, judgement, accountability and real-world variability all resist end-to-end automation.

  1. Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.01
  2. Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.02
  3. Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.03
  4. Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.04
  5. Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.05
Where else this work leads

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Beyond AI capability

Adoption and labour-market outlook

Structural factors are kept separate from raw capability so you can see what actually resists automation. Adoption pressure and labour-market resilience are still provisional models—25% of this occupation’s replacement-risk weight rests on them.

Human dependency64
Physical dependency46
Adoption pressure66
Labour-market resilience66
Methodology & sources

O*NET 30.3 occupational data interpreted through the JobsVsAI capability, automation and structural-constraint models.

Confidence80/100
CalculatedAug 21, 2026
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